Transport services and their impact on poverty and growth in rural sub-Saharan Africa. 2: Overview. Report to the Africa Community Access programme, London

Porter, G.

Transport services and their impact on poverty and growth in rural sub-Saharan Africa. 2: Overview. Report to the Africa Community Access programme, London

Porter, G.

Authors

Professor Gina Porter r.e.porter@durham.ac.uk
Professor

Abstract

This paper reviews recent transport services research in rural sub-Saharan Africa, with reference to the crucial significance of transport services for reducing poverty and encouraging growth. It focuses on issues key to improved well-being: generation of direct employment, broader economic effects on agricultural and off-farm activities, and social effects regarding health and education.. Throughout, the emphasis is on implications for vulnerable groups. Attention is drawn to the potential of recent developments, notably connectivities associated with motorcycle taxis and the rapid expansion of mobile phones. Significant knowledge gaps in the transport services arena are identified, from impacts of climate change, conflict and pedestrian porterage to the economic valuation of transport, village transport operations and road safety. Suggestions are made regarding the type of studies and methods which could help to reduce some of these gaps.

Citation

Porter, G. (2013). Transport services and their impact on poverty and growth in rural sub-Saharan Africa. 2: Overview. Report to the Africa Community Access programme, London. Africa Community Access Programme (AFCAP)

Report Type	Technical Report
Online Publication Date	Nov 30, 2013
Publication Date	2013-01
Deposit Date	Nov 20, 2014
Publicly Available Date	Jan 6, 2015
Keywords	Transport services, Vulnerability, Employment, Road safety, Connectivity, Motor-cycle taxis.
Publisher URL	http://r4d.dfid.gov.uk/Output/192608/
Additional Information	University Name: Durham University Publisher: Department for International Development (DFID) Type: monograph Subtype: technical_report